In anticipation of Winterthur’s upcoming exhibition, Jacqueline Kennedy and Henry Francis du Pont: From Winterthur to the White House, Winterthur welcomes Laura Dowling, former White House chief floral designer, 2009–2015. She managed White House floral design for thousands of official and private events, including state dinners, parties, receptions and large-scale installations, such as the Fourth of July, Halloween and the iconic White House Christmas. Laura’s unique approach focuses on the premise that flowers can be more than just decorative objects, conveying important diplomatic messages, cultural meaning and symbolic metaphor. Floral Diplomacy—the art of honoring visiting dignitaries through floral symbolism that articulates compelling artistic and strategic themes–became a signature initiative during her time at the White House. $15. $10 for Members. 

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